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Benign intrapericardial lipoma in a dog
U S Kolm1, M Kleiter, A Kosztolich
1I. Medical Clinic for Small Animals and Ungulates, VMU Vienna, Austria.
Summary
Intrapericardial lipomas, rare benign tumors in dogs, can occur within the heart
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Canine Cardiology
Background:
- Lipomas are common benign tumors in dogs, typically found in subcutaneous tissue.
- Intrapericardial lipomas are exceptionally rare, developing on the heart's surface or within cardiac chambers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a rare case of intrapericardial lipoma in a dog.
- To provide clinical and pathological details of this unusual thoracic tumor.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination of an affected canine patient.
- Pathological analysis of the intrapericardial tumor.
- Histopathological evaluation for definitive diagnosis.
Main Results:
- An 18-month-old German Shepherd presented with an intrapericardial lipoma.
- The tumor was located within the thoracic cavity, an uncommon site for canine lipomas.
- Pathological findings confirmed the benign nature of the tumor.
Conclusions:
- Intrapericardial lipomas are exceedingly rare in dogs.
- This case highlights the importance of considering unusual tumor locations in canine diagnostics.
- Further research into the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of these rare tumors is warranted.
